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Mascagnia macroptera (Yellow Butterfly Vine, Yellow Orchid Vine)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000780



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Polygalales
Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Mascagnia
Species: Mascagnia macroptera
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Ground Cover
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Vine
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • November
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Wall/Trellis
  • Butterfly Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Dry
  • Well-drained
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • High heat tolerance, west walls and places that receive reflective heat ./ edit | delete
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toni (36069)
zuzu's petals (2148)
Frank (2698)

Plant suggested by: toni (36069)


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